AJ and Curtis Pritchard to join ITV’s Lorraine to surprise viewers who are going through a tough time

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From Andy Halls' Bizarre TV column

18 Aug 2019, 20:30

Updated: 18 Aug 2019, 20:39

AJ Pritchard and brother Curtis are set to use the power of dance to brighten up people’s lives.

The dancers are joining Sun columnist and telly presenter Lorraine Kelly on her ITV show to surprise viewers who are going through a tough time.

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I can reveal that AJ and Curtis Pritchard are joining Lorraine Kelly on her show to use the power of dance to brighten up people's livesCredit: Instagram

They will record two films for the daytime chat show.

The brothers were spotted earlier this week as they enjoyed a double date with Irish beauty Maura Higgins - who Curtis placed fourth with on Love Island - and AJ's girlfriend Abbie Quinnen.

They had reunited after spending many days apart due to their hectic work commitments.

Since leaving the Love Island villa, Curtis has lined up a job on RuPaul's Drag Race UK. He also joined The Greatest Dancer as the show's receptionist, whose job it is to greet the contestants before they go on stage.

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Curtis says he knows dance can have a 'positive effect' on people and that he can't wait to surprise viewersCredit: Getty

Curtis said: “It’s been a whirlwind since leaving Love Island and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Lorraine.

“I know the positive effect dance can have on people’s lives and I can’t wait to get the chance to spread that message around with AJ.”

AJ added: “Lorraine and the team on the show have always been great to work with and I’m looking forward to working together long term.”

It’s good to see these lads using their skills for good.

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The brothers, who are both professional dancers, recently reunited to go on a double date with Curtis's girlfriend Maura Higgins and AJ's girlfriend Abbie QuinnenCredit: Instagram

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Since placing fourth on Love Island with Maura, Curtis has lined up jobs on The Greatest Dancer and RuPaul's Drag Race UKCredit: Rex Features

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GBBO bosses allowed me into the tent to make scones, cream and jam...and it proved to be quite trickyCredit: Mark Bourdillon

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Luckily I got the invite before I revealed that Paul had been dumped by his girlfriend for asking her sign an NDACredit: Andrew Styczynski - The Sun

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Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara have landed a gig on Channel 5’s Big Week At The ZooCredit: Rex Features

They filmed at Blackpool Zoo for the series that celebrates the work zoos do in wildlife conservation. And they made such an impression that two emperor tamarin monkeys were named after them.

Aljaz and Janette said: “Spending the day there and meeting the elephants was a real treat, they’re such awe-inspiring animals.

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“We visited the day after our second wedding anniversary, which made it extra special.”

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